Dr. Ramón G. Vela


Assistant Professor
Department of Political Science
University of Central Florida
 Office: HFA 407F
Phone: (407) 823-6773
E-mail: rvela@mail.ucf.edu


Professor Vela teaches political philosophy and political economy at UCF, specializing in contemporary theories of justice and democracy. His research explores the connection between democracy and the economy. In particular it asks: how should corporations, labor unions, and other economic institutions be governed? Professor Vela is developing a theory of economic democracy to address current debates regarding corporate governance, regulatory policy, and economic reform.


Work in Progress

For a look at Professor Vela's on-going research, please visit his work in progress page.


Courses and Resources

If you are a student in POT 4003, 4066, or 4314, please visit Professor Vela's course resources page to obtain some of the class handouts.

Professor Vela is offering the following courses in the spring, 2001 semester:




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